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DCCC - Delaware County Community College
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Latest News
DCCC Studio Art Professor’s Work on Permanent Display at New Ardmore Station
April 22, 2026
Two DCCC Students Named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Semifinalists
April 17, 2026
Eight DCCC Students Named to 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team
April 14, 2026
DCCC and Moore College of Art & Design Sign Transfer Agreement
April 10, 2026
DCCC Theatre Presents “Avenue Q” April 15 to 18
April 8, 2026
DCCC Partners with Pennsylvania State Police to Award College Credit for Trooper Training
April 2, 2026
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DCCC Moments
Students enjoying the Student Activities Banquet.
The sun streams in to the Marple Campus STEM building study area.
Students walking along a Downingtown Center path.
Warm temps and fall foliage on the Marple Campus courtyard.
Students enjoying a free Taco Truck at the Downingtown Center last spring!
Two students getting creative with a fall ACE-sponsored activity!
Getting down to work in the light-filled Academic Building cafe.
FAQs
What is a “Sponsoring” school district?
A sponsoring school district is a school district in Delaware County that
contributes financially to the Delaware County Community College budget and
provides reduced admission to the College for residents of these areas.
Sponsoring school districts in Delaware County are:
Chester-Upland
Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only)
Haverford
Interboro
Radnor
Ridley
Rose Tree Media
Southeast Delco
Springfield
Upper Darby
Wallingford-Swarthmore (Swarthmore and Rutledge residents
only)
William Penn
There are NO sponsoring school districts in Chester County.
For more information, click on
Tuition and Fees
.
Who qualifies for "Sponsoring" school district reduced tuition rates?
Any resident of the following “Sponsoring” school districts will benefit from the reduced tuition rates:
Chester-Upland
Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only)
Haverford
Interboro
Radnor
Ridley
Rose Tree Media
Southeast Delco
Springfield
Upper Darby
Wallingford-Swarthmore (Swarthmore and Rutledge residents only)
William Penn
There are NO sponsoring school districts in Chester County.
For more information, click on
Tuition and Fees
.
How many credit hours do I need to receive an associate degree?
60-80 credit hours depending on your major. For more information, click on
Career Degrees
under the Academics menu.
What is a Certificate of Proficiency or Competency?
A Certificate of Proficiency or Competency is a course of study that provides an overall certificate from the College that generally leads to a new career or enhances a person’s skill set to make him/her more productive and marketable.
For a Certificate of Proficiency, students must complete 30 credits of an approved career program and will usually consist of 24 credits in the career specialty and six credits in general education. At least 50 percent of the credits must be earned at
Delaware County Community College. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and at least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.
For a Certificate of Competency, students must complete an approved credit-bearing career program that requires less than 30 credits. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. At least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.
For credit bearing Certificates of Proficiency or Competency, click on
Certificates
or phone the Admissions Office at 610-359-5050. For non-credit bearing Certification, hover over the Continuing Education menu or phone 610-359-5362.
How many classes or credits do I need to take to receive Financial Aid?
If students are offered a Federal Pell Grant, they must register for at least three credits per term to receive some of that grant. The amount of grant increases with the number of credits (3 to 5 credits 25 percent, 6 to 8 credits 50 percent, 9 to 11 credits 75 percent, 12 plus credits 100 percent).
If students are offered a Federal Direct Loan, they must register for at least six
credits per term to receive any loan money.
Federal financial aid will not cover more than 30 developmental or ESL credits, and not more than 90 credits total at the college. For more information, click on
Financial Aid
.
How do I withdraw from the College for Medical Reasons or Military Service?
The College recognizes that students may have to officially withdraw from class(es) because of a call to active military duty (appropriately certified), a disabling injury or serious illness (must be certified by a physician), a life-changing event over which they have no control (must be documented by an appropriate third party), or an administrative reason (must have a staff member provide written explanation to support the request). Upon receipt of the withdrawal form and documentation, the request will be reviewed and may take 4-6 weeks for a decision. The request may be made within the term or no later than 30 days following the term.
NOTE:
Future financial aid eligibility may be adversely affected by withdrawals. All students requesting withdrawals are encouraged to speak with the Financial Aid and Student Accounts Offices prior to submitting the form and supporting
documentation to determine the potential financial implications based on a possible change in enrollment.
Please be prepared to attach the appropriate supporting documentation when submitting the request form.
Current students should log into delaGATE and complete the Administrative Withdrawal form in Students/Registration and Payment/Withdrawal & Refund
Info section. If you have any questions about this process, please email
records@dccc.edu
.
Follow Your Flame
Whatever it is that drives and inspires you, follow it here.
Apply Now
Find a Degree or Certificate Program
Explore 100+ programs designed to help you achieve your academic goals.
Explore Degrees
Find an Enrichment Program
Take non-credit courses to gain new skills, explore hobbies or advance professionally.
Find Enrichment
DCCC Kids Camps – Registration Open!
From AI Adventures and Model UN, to Cooking, Construction and LEGO Builders, there’s something for everyone at our Kids Camps. Now offered at three DCCC locations!
Learn more about Kids Camp offerings
Our DCCC Community at a Glance
Athletics
Student Clubs & Organizations
Academic Advising
The Arts
Events
See more Events
Latest News
DCCC Studio Art Professor’s Work on Permanent Display at New Ardmore Station
April 22, 2026
Two DCCC Students Named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Semifinalists
April 17, 2026
Eight DCCC Students Named to 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team
April 14, 2026
DCCC and Moore College of Art & Design Sign Transfer Agreement
April 10, 2026
DCCC Theatre Presents “Avenue Q” April 15 to 18
April 8, 2026
DCCC Partners with Pennsylvania State Police to Award College Credit for Trooper Training
April 2, 2026
Show all news
DCCC Moments
Students enjoying the Student Activities Banquet.
The sun streams in to the Marple Campus STEM building study area.
Students walking along a Downingtown Center path.
Warm temps and fall foliage on the Marple Campus courtyard.
Students enjoying a free Taco Truck at the Downingtown Center last spring!
Two students getting creative with a fall ACE-sponsored activity!
Getting down to work in the light-filled Academic Building cafe.
FAQs
What is a “Sponsoring” school district?
A sponsoring school district is a school district in Delaware County that
contributes financially to the Delaware County Community College budget and
provides reduced admission to the College for residents of these areas.
Sponsoring school districts in Delaware County are:
Chester-Upland
Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only)
Haverford
Interboro
Radnor
Ridley
Rose Tree Media
Southeast Delco
Springfield
Upper Darby
Wallingford-Swarthmore (Swarthmore and Rutledge residents
only)
William Penn
There are NO sponsoring school districts in Chester County.
For more information, click on
Tuition and Fees
.
Who qualifies for "Sponsoring" school district reduced tuition rates?
Any resident of the following “Sponsoring” school districts will benefit from the reduced tuition rates:
Chester-Upland
Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only)
Haverford
Interboro
Radnor
Ridley
Rose Tree Media
Southeast Delco
Springfield
Upper Darby
Wallingford-Swarthmore (Swarthmore and Rutledge residents only)
William Penn
There are NO sponsoring school districts in Chester County.
For more information, click on
Tuition and Fees
.
How many credit hours do I need to receive an associate degree?
60-80 credit hours depending on your major. For more information, click on
Career Degrees
under the Academics menu.
What is a Certificate of Proficiency or Competency?
A Certificate of Proficiency or Competency is a course of study that provides an overall certificate from the College that generally leads to a new career or enhances a person’s skill set to make him/her more productive and marketable.
For a Certificate of Proficiency, students must complete 30 credits of an approved career program and will usually consist of 24 credits in the career specialty and six credits in general education. At least 50 percent of the credits must be earned at
Delaware County Community College. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and at least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.
For a Certificate of Competency, students must complete an approved credit-bearing career program that requires less than 30 credits. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. At least six credit hours must be in courses that are awarded grade points.
For credit bearing Certificates of Proficiency or Competency, click on
Certificates
or phone the Admissions Office at 610-359-5050. For non-credit bearing Certification, hover over the Continuing Education menu or phone 610-359-5362.
How many classes or credits do I need to take to receive Financial Aid?
If students are offered a Federal Pell Grant, they must register for at least three credits per term to receive some of that grant. The amount of grant increases with the number of credits (3 to 5 credits 25 percent, 6 to 8 credits 50 percent, 9 to 11 credits 75 percent, 12 plus credits 100 percent).
If students are offered a Federal Direct Loan, they must register for at least six
credits per term to receive any loan money.
Federal financial aid will not cover more than 30 developmental or ESL credits, and not more than 90 credits total at the college. For more information, click on
Financial Aid
.
How do I withdraw from the College for Medical Reasons or Military Service?
The College recognizes that students may have to officially withdraw from class(es) because of a call to active military duty (appropriately certified), a disabling injury or serious illness (must be certified by a physician), a life-changing event over which they have no control (must be documented by an appropriate third party), or an administrative reason (must have a staff member provide written explanation to support the request). Upon receipt of the withdrawal form and documentation, the request will be reviewed and may take 4-6 weeks for a decision. The request may be made within the term or no later than 30 days following the term.
NOTE:
Future financial aid eligibility may be adversely affected by withdrawals. All students requesting withdrawals are encouraged to speak with the Financial Aid and Student Accounts Offices prior to submitting the form and supporting
documentation to determine the potential financial implications based on a possible change in enrollment.
Please be prepared to attach the appropriate supporting documentation when submitting the request form.
Current students should log into delaGATE and complete the Administrative Withdrawal form in Students/Registration and Payment/Withdrawal & Refund
Info section. If you have any questions about this process, please email
records@dccc.edu
.